Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Strangeways
87 Saint Nicholas AvenueBest coffee in the neighborhood
Northeast Kingdom
18 Wyckoff AvenueDelicious Farm to table eats
Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AveBig airy cafe with great iced coffee
Taqueria Cocoyoc
211 Wyckoff Avetry the goat burrito
Heavy Woods
50 Wyckoff AveI'm a big fan of the catfish po' boy as well as the pork cracklins
Tortilleria Mexicanas Los Hermanos
271 Starr StTacos in a tortilla factory? Yes please
Shinobi Ramen
53 Morgan AveDecent Ramen, neato atmosphere
Momo Sushi Shack
43 Bogart StCharming sushi spot with off kilter combinations.
Fritzl's Lunch Box
173 Irving AvenueCute spot, great burger
Worth the walk just for the burger. Best during happy hour or Brunch, $10 gets you a beer burger and fries
45 locals recommend
Onderdonk & Sons
566 Onderdonk AveWorth the walk just for the burger. Best during happy hour or Brunch, $10 gets you a beer burger and fries
Inca Chicken
122 Wyckoff AveClassic neighborhood rotisserie chicken spot.
Happyfun Hideaway
1211 Myrtle AveArtists and musicians tend to call this bar their home
Everything Else
Best place to get a late night sandwich, or something to help with that hangover
203 locals recommend
Hana Natural
24 Wyckoff AveBest place to get a late night sandwich, or something to help with that hangover
Maria Hernandez Park
Knickerbocker AvenueWhere the neighborhood gathers
Molasses Books
770 Hart StCombination bar/cafe/bookstore, definitely worth a visit
Vinyl Fantasy
194 Knickerbocker AveUsed records + new comics
Pizza, outdoors, apparently Jay Z and Beyonce got in an argument here? That's cool right?
1621 locals recommend
Roberta's
261 Moore StPizza, outdoors, apparently Jay Z and Beyonce got in an argument here? That's cool right?
Catland
985 Flushing AveAre you into the occult? then you should go here
Silent Barn
603 Bushwick AvenueWonderful and incredibly storied art space, check out a show here
Secret Project Robot
1192 BroadwayMy favorite alternative art space. Great outdoor area
Brooklyn's Finest punk rock venue - just don't throw your cigarette butts off the balcony
20 locals recommend
Shea Stadium BK
271 Frost StBrooklyn's Finest punk rock venue - just don't throw your cigarette butts off the balcony
Drinks & Nightlife
House made ginger beer makes for excellent Moscow Mules/Whiskey Gingers
264 locals recommend
Pearl's Social & Billy Club
40 St Nicholas AveHouse made ginger beer makes for excellent Moscow Mules/Whiskey Gingers
June
231 Court StNewish and relatively quiet bar with punk theme
Miles
101 Wilson AvenueFor an excellent cocktail/you charcuterie needs
The Rookery Bar
425 Troutman Streetsmall but excellent menu at this cozy bar
Union Pizza Works
423 Troutman StClosest thing you get to naples in the immediately era
Bossa Nova Civic Club
1271 Myrtle AveSmall, very hip nightclub that serves club mate
Looking to get a drink in a giant open space with chandeliers and DJs? This is the spot
108 locals recommend
Lot 45 Bushwick
411 Troutman StLooking to get a drink in a giant open space with chandeliers and DJs? This is the spot
Tandem
236 Troutman StreetVibey bar with a oddly charming dance floor in the back
a bar in a box - $2 Lion's Head specials are nice, and there's a pool table if you're so inclined
177 locals recommend
The Johnson's
369 Troutman Sta bar in a box - $2 Lion's Head specials are nice, and there's a pool table if you're so inclined
Brand new giant outdoor bar with drinks, food, plenty of places to sit, and ping pong
215 locals recommend
Nowadays
56-06 Cooper AveBrand new giant outdoor bar with drinks, food, plenty of places to sit, and ping pong
Shopping
Human Relations
1067 Flushing AveExcellent used book store
Dun-Well Doughnuts
222 Montrose AveBest donuts in the neighborhood, vegan too!
Sightseeing
Best benches in a beautiful park - perfect for reading or people watching
25 locals recommend
Grover Cleveland Playground
Grandview AvenueBest benches in a beautiful park - perfect for reading or people watching